Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Middleham Jewel
- The Cawood Sword
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Head Pot
- The Female Prison
- Holy Trinity Church
- Norman Window Frame
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Jubbergate
- Viking Coins
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- New Earswick