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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Art Gallery
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Walk
- Walmgate Bar
- The Black Death
- Church of St Olave
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Victoria Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Richard III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'