Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Water Lanes
- The Multangular Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- The White Rose of York
- Second World War York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Richard III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Norman Window Frame
- The York Helmet
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Railway Station
- Our Lady's Row
- Constantius Chlorus