Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Basilica
- York's Coat of Arms
- Dick Turpin
- The Roman Fortress
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Alcuin of York
- The Multangular Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- St William's Shrine