Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Jubbergate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- De Grey Rooms
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The White Rose of York
- Our Lady's Row
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- St Crux's Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Airfield
- Roman Head Pot