Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The End of the Abbey
- York and the Holocaust
- Is York Cursed?
- Teaching the Poor
- The Council of Arles
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Mystery Plays
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Micklegate Bar
- Water Lanes