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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- The Greyfriars
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Clifford's Tower
- Bootham School
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward II and York
- Bootham Bar
- York Castle Museum
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Lendal Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The End of the Abbey
- The Black Death
- Anglian Carving
- Second World War York