Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Multangular Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Castle Museum
- Viking Coins
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Edward III and York
- Mary Ward
- The Basilica
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Industrial Upheaval
- Judges Lodging
- King Edward II and York
- The End of the Abbey
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Boot
- The Red Tower