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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fire in the Minster
- York's Coat of Arms
- Holy Trinity Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cinema Comes to York
- The County Court House
- St Crux's Church
- York's Airfield
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Bombed
- The Multangular Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Barker Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'