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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- The Black Death
- Fire in the Minster
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Boot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Statue of an Athlete
- De Grey Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- Olive Oil Container
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of St Helen
- The York Helmet
- Fishergate Bar
- Barley Hall
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Margaret Clitherow