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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- The Shambles
- Walmgate Bar
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- A New University
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Medieval Castle
- A New Walk
- Sixties York
- York Central Library
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Ouse Bridge
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Roman Fortress