Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bone Trial Piece
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Roman Head Pot
- Monk Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Norman Window Frame
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Judges Lodging
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Statue of the God Mars
- Constantius Chlorus
- New Shopping Centres
- Ouse Bridge
- Statue of an Athlete