Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard II and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Inscription to Hecules
- Victoria Bar
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- New Shopping Centres
- Ripon College for Women
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Airfield
- The Bar Convent
- New Earswick
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Edward I and York