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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Treasurer's House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Minster Library
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Helen
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Fairfax House
- Fire in the Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The York Observatory
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions