Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The York Helmet
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of an Athlete
- Anglian Cross
- York Art Gallery
- Monk Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Stonegate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Inside the Roman Fortress