Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Central Library
- Lendal Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The County Court House
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Anglian Cross
- The Hospitium
- Silver Strap Ends
- Mary Ward
- First World War York
- King Edward II and York