Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The Medieval Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Barker Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Red Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Viking Male Grooming
- Anglian Cross
- Cinema Comes to York
- First World War Memorial
- Ripon College for Women
- The Greyfriars
- St William's Shrine
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Jubbergate