Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Military Belt Fitting
- First World War York
- Walmgate Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bronze weights
- York Bombed
- King Edward III and York
- The Retreat
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- Water Lanes
- Monk Bar
- The Bar Convent
- John Carr - Architect
- The Roman Fortress