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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Mystery Plays
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Hoard
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham Bar
- First World War Memorial
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Rowntree Park
- Constantius Chlorus
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Olave
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey