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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Edward I and York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- First World War Memorial
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St William's Shrine
- Mithras and Arimanius
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Medieval Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Shambles
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot