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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- John Carr - Architect
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Male Grooming
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The First Minster
- Fairfax House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Fire in the Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Olive Oil Container
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom