Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bootham School
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Victoria Bar
- The Guildhall
- Lendal Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- Silver Strap Ends
- Statue of an Athlete