Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Silk Cap
- A Pipkin
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Mary Ward
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Black Death
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Gold Arm Ring
- Olive Oil Container