Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Airfield
- Stonegate
- King Edward II and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The First Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Garrison
- Water Lanes
- Bootham Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Newgate Cross Shaft