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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze weights
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Mary Ward
- The First Minster
- Second World War York
- Lendal Tower
- Barker Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Rebuilt in Stone