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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Bronze weights
- Clifford's Tower
- Bootham School
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The York Hoard
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Ripon College for Women
- Holy Trinity Church
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Dick Turpin