Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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 Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Micklegate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Barley Hall
- King Edward II and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Black Death
- The Battle of the Standard
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Railway Institute
- St Crux's Church