Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Guildhall
- The Roman Fortress
- York Castle Museum
- King Edward II and York
- The Mansion House
- Statue of an Athlete
- Barker Tower
- Barley Hall
- The Council of Arles
- Judges Lodging
- A Pipkin
- York Garrison
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bootham School