Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- The 1190 Massacre
- Medieval Prisons
- De Grey Rooms
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Minster Library
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Medieval Minster
- View from Station Rise
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Olive Oil Container