Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Retreat
- The 1190 Massacre
- Dick Turpin
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station
- Gold Finger Ring
- The New Theatre
- Bronze weights
- York Art Gallery
- Rowntree Park
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- King Richard III and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Silver Strap Ends