Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- John Carr - Architect
- Barley Hall
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King Richard II and York
- Minster Library
- Roman Head Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- Fire in the Minster
- Alcuin of York
- Lendal Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Ripon College for Women
- View from Station Rise