Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Barley Hall
- First World War York
- The Hospitium
- Victoria Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Vikings and Christianity
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Castle
- York Central Library
- Feeding Roman York
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Dick Turpin
- Vale of York Viking Hoard