Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New University
- Cinema Comes to York
- Mary Ward
- The First Railway Station
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Ouse Bridge
- The Railway Institute
- The Abbot's House