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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- Gold Finger Ring
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- King Edward II and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The First Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Mystery Plays