Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Micklegate Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Crux's Church
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The 1190 Massacre
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Garrison
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward III and York
- The Shambles
- York Railway Station
- Viking Male Grooming
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Transport Moves On