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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The First Railway Station
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Female Prison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Middleham Jewel
- Walmgate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mary Ward
- King Edward I and York
- Stonegate
- Queen Margaret's Arch