Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Female Prison
- King Edward I and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Ripon College for Women
- Olive Oil Container
- Bone Trial Piece
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Railway Station
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman House
- The Cawood Sword
- Micklegate Bar
- Scarborough Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of Marston Moor