Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Richard III and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York Garrison
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Fishergate Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Judges Lodging
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The 1190 Massacre