Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- The Bar Convent
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Council of Arles
- The Debtors' Prison
- View from Station Rise
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The York Observatory
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Castle
- Teaching the Poor
- Middleham Jewel
- Ripon College for Women
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- A New University
- Norman Window Frame