Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works
- Monk Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- King Richard III and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Abbot's House
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Norman Abbey
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Edward II and York
- New Shopping Centres
- York Railway Station
- The York Helmet
- Bootham Bar