Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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 City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Norman House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bronze weights
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Olive Oil Container
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rowntree Park
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Boot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Greyfriars
- The Female Prison