Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- George Leeman
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Basilica
- Jubbergate
- Inscription to Hecules
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fishergate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Cinema Comes to York
- Our Lady's Row
- Gold Finger Ring
- Royal Station Hotel
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Black Death