Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Gold Arm Ring
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Roman Fortress
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Hospitium
- King Edward III and York
- Clifford's Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Judges Lodging
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- De Grey Rooms
- Walmgate Bar