Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- The Norman Castle
- Olive Oil Container
- The End of the Abbey
- Viking Boot
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman Abbey
- A New Vision For York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Mystery Plays
- Anglian Cross
- Fairfax House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Dick Turpin
- De Grey Rooms
- Walmgate Bar