Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Minster Library
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Olave
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Feeding Roman York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Yorkshire Museum
- Olive Oil Container
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fishergate Bar
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Fairfax House
- King's Manor - Victorian