Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Guildhall
- The Medieval Minster
- Royal Station Hotel
- Feeding Roman York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cinema Comes to York
- Teaching the Poor
- The George Fox Incident
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Male Grooming
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey