Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Central Library
- York Railway Station
- King Edward II and York
- Judges Lodging
- York's Airfield
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Crest of York St John College
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Art Gallery
- Barley Hall
- Stonegate
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Transport Moves On