Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Norman Window Frame
- The Mystery Plays
- Bootham School
- Anglian Cross
- The New Theatre
- New Shopping Centres
- The Greyfriars
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Central Library
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Olave
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York Union Gas Works
- The Female Prison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey