Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Red Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The 1190 Massacre
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Crux's Church
- Transport Moves On
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Mary Ward
- First World War York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Horn of Ulf
- Royal Station Hotel
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bootham Bar