Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The New Theatre
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Shambles
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Carving
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Art Gallery
- Gold Finger Ring
- Jubbergate
- Middleham Jewel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Lendal Bridge
- York Garrison
- St Crux's Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Head Pot