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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of the God Mars
- Statue of Napoleon
- York's Airfield
- King Edward II and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Male Grooming
- Olive Oil Container
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The First Railway Station
- York Garrison
- John Carr - Architect
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window