Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Our Lady's Row
- Norman Window Frame
- Barley Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bronze weights
- Military Belt Fitting
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Industrial Upheaval
- Walmgate Bar
- Bootham Bar
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Carving
- Scarborough Bridge
- First World War Memorial