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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The York Observatory
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Victoria Bar
- York Garrison
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Mary Ward
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Airfield
- Daniel Defoe's York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of an Athlete