Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The 1190 Massacre
- Transport Moves On
- St Crux's Church
- Fairfax House
- The Multangular Tower
- Bootham School
- The Basilica
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Clifford's Tower
- View from Station Rise
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Barker Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot