Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Richard III and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Norman Castle
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Female Prison
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Art Gallery
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Bar Convent
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Jewbury Cemetery