Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The Retreat
- Lendal Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Teaching the Poor
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fire in the Minster
- The Norman House
- Water Lanes
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Barker Tower
- King Edward II and York
- Feeding Roman York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Ripon College for Women
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall