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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Boot
- Norman Window Frame
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Silk Cap
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Greyfriars
- A Pipkin
- The Battle of the Standard
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street