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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Helen
- Stonegate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The New Theatre
- Second World War York
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St William's Shrine
- Holy Trinity Church
- The York Hoard
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New Walk
- Gold Finger Ring