Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Alcuin of York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cinema Comes to York
- Teaching the Poor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Clifford's Tower
- Bootham Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Retreat
- The New Theatre
- First World War York
- The York Observatory