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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Council of Arles
- The Assembly Rooms
- Scarborough Bridge
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Micklegate Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- Norman Window Frame
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Jubbergate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Crest of York St John College