Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Statue of an Athlete
- Lendal Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Crux's Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A Pipkin
- York Railway Station
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Union Gas Works
- John Carr - Architect
- The Hospitium
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The 1190 Massacre
- New Shopping Centres
- The Mystery Plays