Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Treasurer's House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Castle Museum
- Monk Bar
- Bootham Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- Silver Strap Ends
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Micklegate Bar
- Bronze weights
- Second World War York
- The Horn of Ulf