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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Minster
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Railway Station
- York Central Library
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Monk Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Olave
- The First Minster
- Mary Ward