Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Fishergate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Cross
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Greyfriars
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Helen
- Trams Pulled by Horses