Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Clifford's Tower
- Bootham School
- Anglian Carving
- George Leeman
- The Female Prison
- St Crux's Church
- Inscription to Hecules
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Castle
- Barley Hall
- John Carr - Architect
- A Pipkin
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Boot
- Guy Fawkes