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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Stonegate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rowntree Park
- Judges Lodging
- Bootham Bar
- The Guildhall
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Norman Window Frame
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fishergate Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson