Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Arm Ring
- The End of the Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War Memorial
- Constantius Chlorus
- Monk Bar
- The Bar Convent
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Treasurer's House
- The Mystery Plays
- John Carr - Architect
- The County Court House