Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Central Library
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Norman House
- Stonegate
- Bone Trial Piece
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Judges Lodging
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Edward III and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Hoard
- King Richard II and York