Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Jubbergate
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- The White Rose of York
- Bootham School
- First World War York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Dick Turpin
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Monk Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Treasurer's House