Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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 Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Head Pot
- The Guildhall
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Multangular Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze weights
- The Norman Abbey
- New Shopping Centres
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- George Leeman
- Middleham Jewel
- The Greyfriars