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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- First World War York
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Cinema Comes to York
- Barley Hall
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman Castle
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Bridge
- View from Station Rise
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Guy Fawkes
- Gold Arm Ring
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate