Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Judges Lodging
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Minster Library
- Scarborough Bridge
- Church of St Helen
- Dick Turpin
- Bootham School
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Olive Oil Container
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Central Methodist Chapel