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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The Female Prison
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vikings and Christianity
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Council of Arles
- John Carr - Architect
- Sixties York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Medieval Castle
- De Grey Rooms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Greyfriars