Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Coins
- St Crux's Church
- The York Hoard
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Fire in the Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward II and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Female Prison
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Transport Moves On
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church