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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York's Coat of Arms
- Minster Library
- King Edward II and York
- The York Observatory
- Fairfax House
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Sixties York
- Judges Lodging
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inscription to Hecules
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Guy Fawkes