Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Stonegate
- York Art Gallery
- Sixties York
- Fairfax House
- The New Theatre
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Multangular Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Mansion House
- Mary Ward
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fire in the Minster
- The Battle of the Standard
- Second World War York