Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Coins
- The Railway Institute
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Rowntree Park
- King Edward III and York
- The County Court House
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Crux's Church
- King Richard III and York
- Jubbergate
- The Council of Arles
- Sixties York
- York Railway Station