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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- View from Station Rise
- Vikings and Christianity
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Railway Institute
- The New Theatre
- Statue of the God Mars
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Basilica
- Our Lady's Row
- Fairfax House
- Middleham Jewel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement