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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Boot
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Basilica
- York Castle Museum
- Military Belt Fitting
- Barker Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The York Observatory
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The 1190 Massacre
- Judges Lodging
- King Richard III and York