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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Council of Arles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Fishergate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Railway Station
- Gold Finger Ring
- Alcuin of York
- Victoria Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King Edward III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Mary Ward
- Judges Lodging
- De Grey Rooms
- Church of St Helen
- New Earswick