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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Micklegate Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Bar Convent
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Council of Arles
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham School
- The New Theatre
- Bone Trial Piece
- Alcuin of York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Dick Turpin
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Middleham Jewel