Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Barker Tower
- St William's Shrine
- York Union Gas Works
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York's Airfield
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- Judges Lodging
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Ouse Bridge
- Olive Oil Container
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Shambles