Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Union Gas Works
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Judges Lodging
- Fishergate Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bootham School
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Shambles
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Central Library
- The Greyfriars
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Victoria Bar
- The Medieval Castle