Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Red Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- The First Railway Station
- The Norman House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Ouse Bridge
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- First World War York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Roman Head Pot
- The New Theatre
- The Medieval Castle