Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Bombed
- The Norman Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Church of St Helen
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The George Fox Incident
- The Roman Fortress
- York's Airfield
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cinema Comes to York
- Transport Moves On
- Anglian Cross
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels