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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Edward III and York
- York Garrison
- The Mansion House
- The County Court House
- Micklegate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fairfax House
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Castle
- Middleham Jewel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The New Theatre
- Statue of the God Mars
- The White Rose of York