Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- The Basilica
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Sixties York
- Bootham Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman Castle
- The Black Death
- Bone Trial Piece
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The White Rose of York