Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Military Belt Fitting
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The First Minster
- Judges Lodging
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- Bootham Bar
- The York Helmet
- King Edward III and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall