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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Jubbergate
- King Edward I and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The County Court House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Mansion House
- Alcuin of York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Shambles
- York Art Gallery
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier