Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Statue of an Athlete
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York Art Gallery
- A New Vision For York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- Dick Turpin
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Richard II and York
- Judges Lodging