Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Union Gas Works
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Treasurer's House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Clifford's Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Female Prison
- The Red Tower
- Barker Tower
- The York Hoard
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill