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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Jubbergate
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- A New University
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The End of the Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward III and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Judges Lodging
- Crest of York St John College