Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Treasurer's House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Art Gallery
- The 1190 Massacre
- First World War Memorial
- The Norman Minster
- The Mansion House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Battle of the Standard
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The York Hoard
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid