Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Monk Bar
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The York Observatory
- Olive Oil Container
- Second World War York
- A New Vision For York
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Coins
- Statue of Napoleon
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- First World War Memorial
- York's Airfield
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard II and York
- A New University
- The George Fox Incident