Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The York Observatory
- Viking Silk Cap
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze weights
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- The Basilica
- Medieval Prisons
- York Union Gas Works