Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Military Belt Fitting
- Minster Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Sixties York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Olive Oil Container
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Our Lady's Row
- Bootham School
- Treasurer's House
- Second World War York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Stonegate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Lendal Bridge