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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Olave
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vikings and Christianity
- Victoria Bar
- Is York Cursed?
- Barker Tower
- The Greyfriars
- The Medieval Abbey
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Guildhall
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A Pipkin
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Boot