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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Greyfriars
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Royal Station Hotel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Monk Bar
- The White Rose of York
- William Etty, Artist
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze weights
- The Hospitium