Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Richard III and York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Statue of Napoleon
- Medieval Prisons
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York Castle Museum
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool