Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Olive Oil Container
- Victoria Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Crux's Church
- The York Observatory
- The End of the Abbey
- 62 Low Petergate
- Anglian Cross
- Church of St Olave
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Lendal Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- First World War York