Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Mansion House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Judges Lodging
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Medieval Prisons
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Richard III and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Bar Convent
- Is York Cursed?
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Silk Cap