Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The End of the Abbey
- The Debtors' Prison
- Norman Window Frame
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Battle of the Standard
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Carving
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Military Belt Fitting
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A New Walk
- Gold Arm Ring