Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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 Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- A New Walk
- Guy Fawkes
- 62 Low Petergate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The White Rose of York
- Crest of York St John College
- The First Railway Station
- Anglian Cross
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Margaret Clitherow
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Central Library
- John Carr - Architect
- York Bombed
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Medieval Minster