Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Cross
- King Edward I and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Water Lanes
- The Roman Fortress
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The George Fox Incident
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Olave
- Statue of Napoleon
- Constantius Chlorus
- Fire in the Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Railway Station
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior