Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The 1190 Massacre
- A New University
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Barker Tower
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Cinema Comes to York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Head Pot
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Silk Cap
- The York Hoard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Coins
- Roman Chimney Pot