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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The George Fox Incident
- Statue of an Athlete
- Second World War York
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Art Gallery
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Multangular Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Monk Bar
- Scarborough Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Roman Fortress
- Dick Turpin
- The Female Prison