Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Crest of York St John College
- Bootham School
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Council of Arles
- York Art Gallery
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Coins
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Lendal Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Walmgate Bar