Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Helen
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Military Belt Fitting
- Lendal Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Garrison
- Second World War York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Clifford's Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King's Manor - Victorian
- A Pipkin
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Bootham Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate