Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and the Holocaust
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- A New Vision For York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Edward II and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Barley Hall
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fairfax House