Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- The Retreat
- A Pipkin
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Fairfax House
- The White Rose of York
- The Medieval Minster
- Walmgate Bar
- The York Hoard
- Fishergate Bar
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The 1190 Massacre
- The York Observatory
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'