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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman Castle
- Eric Bloodaxe
- First World War York
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Helen
- The Bar Convent
- York Art Gallery
- York Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- Cinema Comes to York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- New Earswick
- Ouse Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Horn of Ulf
- Silver Strap Ends