Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- St William's Shrine
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Military Belt Fitting
- Alcuin of York
- Walmgate Bar
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Lendal Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- Bronze weights