Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Is York Cursed?
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward II and York
- The Greyfriars
- Treasurer's House
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Retreat
- York Union Gas Works
- Olive Oil Container
- The Basilica
- Victoria Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Water Lanes
- First World War Memorial
- Lendal Tower