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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The York Hoard
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Horn of Ulf
- Yorkshire Museum
- Norman Window Frame
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Battle of the Standard
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- St Crux's Church
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Second World War York
- Monk Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Crest of York St John College