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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- The New Theatre
- The Norman Castle
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Head Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St William's Shrine
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Female Prison
- The Hospitium
- Military Belt Fitting
- The First Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Railway Institute
- Barley Hall
- The End of the Abbey
- Industrial Upheaval