Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Anglian Cross
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Dick Turpin
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Silver Strap Ends
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- William Etty, Artist
- Royal Station Hotel
- Monk Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- The New Theatre
- The Female Prison
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Sword Pommel