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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- St William's Shrine
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Council of Arles
- The Railway Institute
- A Pipkin
- A New Walk
- De Grey Rooms
- Middleham Jewel
- Micklegate Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Crest of York St John College
- William Etty, Artist
- The First Minster
- Gold Finger Ring
- Silver Strap Ends