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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Central Library
- 62 Low Petergate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Silk Cap
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mary Ward
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Council of Arles
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman Castle
- York Castle Museum
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mansion House