Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The York Hoard
- Minster Library
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Railway Station
- Clifford's Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The County Court House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Guy Fawkes
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The New Theatre
- The White Rose of York