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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- The 1190 Massacre
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Richard III and York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Ouse Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Black Death
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Edward I and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Gold Finger Ring