Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Bootham School
- Crest of York St John College
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of St Olave
- The Cawood Sword
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bootham Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- Sixties York
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The New Theatre
- Eric Bloodaxe