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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bootham School
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Dick Turpin
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Crux's Church
- Water Lanes
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Richard III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Second World War York