Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Olive Oil Container
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Mansion House
- York Castle Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Union Gas Works
- Alcuin of York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Second World War York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Abbot's House
- New Shopping Centres
- The Roman Fortress
- Our Lady's Row