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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Gold Arm Ring
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The New Theatre
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Guildhall
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Transport Moves On
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Minster Library
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Aldwark Synagogue