Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Transport Moves On
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- New Earswick
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Olave
- York Garrison
- Viking Silk Cap
- Minster Library
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Art Gallery
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Horn of Ulf