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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Middleham Jewel
- Barley Hall
- The George Fox Incident
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Basilica
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Guildhall
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century