Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of St Helen
- The End of the Abbey
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- A New University
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Retreat
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Norman Castle
- The First Minster
- Barley Hall
- York's Airfield
- Bone Trial Piece
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The White Rose of York
- Jubbergate