Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York's Airfield
- The Medieval Minster
- Dick Turpin
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Male Grooming
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Castle Museum
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Central Library
- De Grey Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York