Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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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.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of an Athlete
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Railway Station
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The York Observatory
- King Richard II and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Walmgate Bar
- New Earswick
- Teaching the Poor
- Mary Ward
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward III and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bone Trial Piece