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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Dick Turpin
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Mary Ward
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Lendal Bridge
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- William Etty, Artist
- The Retreat
- The York Helmet
- King Edward III and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Guildhall
- The York Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Abbot's House