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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Richard II and York
- The York Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A Pipkin
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Multangular Tower
- The Medieval Minster
- Holy Trinity Church
- York's Airfield
- Viking Boot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Yorkshire Museum
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Cawood Sword
- St Crux's Church