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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Mystery Plays
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The First Railway Station
- Sixties York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman Minster
- Stonegate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Richard II and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Lendal Tower