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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- First World War Memorial
- Church of St Helen
- York Central Library
- The Medieval Castle
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Male Grooming
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Basilica
- The George Fox Incident
- Lendal Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Barley Hall
- The Female Prison
- Statue of Napoleon
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Helmet