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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Silk Cap
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The New Theatre
- St Crux's Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Mansion House
- First World War Memorial
- King Richard III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Head Pot
- Dick Turpin
- Is York Cursed?
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster after the Reformation