Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Hospitium
- Viking Coins
- The Guildhall
- New Shopping Centres
- Middleham Jewel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Mystery Plays
- Bone Trial Piece
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Norman House
- King Richard II and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Gold Arm Ring