Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Mary Ward
- Rowntree Park
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York and the Holocaust
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- First World War Memorial
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Viking Male Grooming