Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Church of St Helen
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Lendal Tower
- Second World War York
- Middleham Jewel
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Art Gallery
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa