Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Holy Trinity Church
- Norman Window Frame
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The 1190 Massacre
- Walmgate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Yorkshire Museum
- Rebuilt in Stone