Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Helen
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of Napoleon
- Fairfax House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St William's Shrine
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Is York Cursed?