Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Industrial Upheaval
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Coins
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Observatory
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Ouse Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- York Railway Station
- The Shambles
- Transport Moves On
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Barker Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The New Theatre