Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- George Leeman
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Teaching the Poor
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fishergate Bar
- King Richard III and York
- Monk Bar
- The Hospitium
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bone Trial Piece
- The White Rose of York
- The Retreat
- Judges Lodging