Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Abbey
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Castle Museum
- Micklegate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Silk Cap
- Gold Arm Ring
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Minster
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Greyfriars
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Vale of York Viking Hoard