Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- King Richard II and York
- King Edward III and York
- King Edward II and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The 1190 Massacre
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Roman Fortress
- A Pipkin
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- View from Station Rise