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 Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- King Richard III and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Middleham Jewel
- York Bombed
- Clifford's Tower
- Water Lanes
- York Castle Museum
- York Central Library
- The Basilica
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- First World War Memorial
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Mystery Plays
- Holy Trinity Church