Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Debtors' Prison
- Royal Station Hotel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bronze weights
- Judges Lodging
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Jubbergate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Lendal Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge