Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Basilica
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Ouse Bridge
- A New University
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway Institute
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- De Grey Rooms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Garrison
- Church of St Olave
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Multangular Tower