Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Union Gas Works
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Military Belt Fitting
- William Etty, Artist
- Statue of Napoleon
- King Richard III and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Guy Fawkes
- Royal Station Hotel
- Roman Head Pot
- Daniel Defoe's York