Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Female Prison
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The 1190 Massacre
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward III and York
- The Black Death
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Barley Hall
- Minster Library
- Second World War York