Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Victoria Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard III and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Multangular Tower
- The White Rose of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Sixties York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Mystery Plays
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- New Earswick