Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Richard II and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Feeding Roman York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Minster in the 19th Century