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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Statue of an Athlete
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Abbot's House
- The New Theatre
- Barker Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Richard III and York
- York Castle Museum
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Boot
- The Mansion House
- The Guildhall
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- First World War York