Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Edward II and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Judges Lodging
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Bar Convent
- John Carr - Architect
- A New University
- George Leeman
- York Railway Station
- The County Court House