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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Monk Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Walmgate Bar
- The York Helmet
- View from Station Rise
- Constantius Chlorus
- Military Belt Fitting
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bone Trial Piece
- The York Observatory
- York Art Gallery
- The York Hoard
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl