Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- First World War York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Airfield
- The Railway Institute
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Bombed
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Castle