Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Monk Bar
- Viking Coins
- Roman Head Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The York Helmet
- The Norman Abbey
- Teaching the Poor
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Norman Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street