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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Is York Cursed?
- The White Rose of York
- A New Walk
- York Castle Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Garrison
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- William Etty, Artist
- Barley Hall
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- New Earswick
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Monk Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle