Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Norman House
- Viking Male Grooming
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Shambles
- Silver Strap Ends
- New Shopping Centres
- The Greyfriars
- Dick Turpin
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The New Theatre
- Olive Oil Container
- Water Lanes
- Bronze weights
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Airfield
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York