Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Olave
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward II and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Shambles
- A New University
- The First Railway Station
- York Railway Station
- York Union Gas Works
- Walmgate Bar
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Multangular Tower