Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Garrison
- York Art Gallery
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Stonegate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Coins
- 62 Low Petergate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Our Lady's Row
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman House
- The New Theatre