Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Retreat
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Silver Strap Ends
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- View from Station Rise
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Silk Cap
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Guildhall
- The Black Death
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Victoria Bar
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Cross
- St Crux's Church