Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- A New University
- The Medieval Castle
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The First Minster
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Richard II and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- First World War Memorial
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Bombed