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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Garrison
- The Bar Convent
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- De Grey Rooms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The New Theatre
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Red Tower
- Teaching the Poor
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King Edward I and York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Airfield