Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Barley Hall
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Dick Turpin
- The Mansion House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- William Etty, Artist
- A New Walk
- All Saints Church, North Street
- George Leeman
- The Horn of Ulf
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fairfax House
- Anglian Cross
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Bone Trial Piece