Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Transport Moves On
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Middleham Jewel
- Judges Lodging
- Skeldergate Bridge
- George Leeman
- Amber Bead Workshop
- 62 Low Petergate
- The George Fox Incident
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Barley Hall
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Rowntree Park