Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Minster Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- De Grey Rooms
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Rowntree Park
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward III and York
- A New University
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Teaching the Poor