Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Gold Finger Ring
- Monk Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman Castle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Olave
- A New University
- The Retreat
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Crest of York St John College
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers