Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Art Gallery
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Ripon College for Women
- The Norman House
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Crux's Church
- Second World War York
- The White Rose of York
- Rowntree Park
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Roman Fortress
- The George Fox Incident
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York