Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Bar Convent
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Head Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Castle Museum
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Gold Arm Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Debtors' Prison