Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Garrison
- York's Airfield
- The Shambles
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fishergate Bar
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Medieval Castle
- Vikings and Christianity
- Crest of York St John College
- The Basilica
- William Etty, Artist
- Elizabeth Boardingham