Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Cawood Sword
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Richard III and York
- The First Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Is York Cursed?
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York St John in the 20th Century