Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Second World War York
- Fairfax House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- St William's Shrine
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Shambles
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Statue of the God Mars
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Coins