Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- York Castle Museum
- The Council of Arles
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Fishergate Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- New Earswick
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Observatory
- King Edward I and York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman House
- Military Belt Fitting