Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Castle
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Coins
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Sixties York
- Viking Male Grooming
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Battle of the Standard
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York and the Holocaust
- The Greyfriars
- The Mansion House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Fairfax House
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom