Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Viking Silk Cap
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Shambles
- The Norman Castle
- Holy Trinity Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Red Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- York Art Gallery
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Barley Hall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Middleham Jewel