Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A New University
- Church of St Olave
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Transport Moves On
- The White Rose of York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Sixties York
- Mary Ward
- Guy Fawkes
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Fairfax House
- Lendal Tower