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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Olive Oil Container
- The Shambles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Ouse Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- A Pipkin
- Roman Gods and Goddesses