Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Margaret Clitherow
- William Etty, Artist
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Olave
- Crest of York St John College
- New Shopping Centres
- York Railway Station
- Industrial Upheaval
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Mansion House