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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- De Grey Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Council of Arles
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Margaret Clitherow
- Holy Trinity Church
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Abbey