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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of St Wilfrid
- A New Walk
- The County Court House
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Boot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Guildhall
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Edward III and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- Silver Strap Ends
- Walmgate Bar