Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Coins
- The Retreat
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- De Grey Rooms
- Alcuin of York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The County Court House
- The Abbot's House
- Treasurer's House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Norman Window Frame
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Garrison
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers