Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The First Minster
- Viking Coins
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Mary Ward
- The Cawood Sword
- Water Lanes
- The Council of Arles
- The 1190 Massacre
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Crest of York St John College
- St Martin Le Grand Church