Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Retreat
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- Anglian Cross
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The York Helmet
- The Basilica
- The Debtors' Prison
- The George Fox Incident
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill