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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Shambles
- The Female Prison
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Transport Moves On
- Industrial Upheaval
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- York Bombed
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Olave
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Middleham Jewel
- Yorkshire Museum