Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- George Leeman
- The York Hoard
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Art Gallery
- The Horn of Ulf
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of an Athlete
- York's Coat of Arms
- Olive Oil Container
- The Black Death
- Fishergate Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Silver Strap Ends