Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Scarborough Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Treasurer's House
- Medieval Prisons
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Viking Male Grooming
- Teaching the Poor
- Ripon College for Women
- The Norman House
- The Abbot's House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Helmet
- King Edward I and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill