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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Mansion House
- De Grey Rooms
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward III and York
- A New Walk
- St Crux's Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Retreat
- The Debtors' Prison
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Jubbergate
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rowntree Park