Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Female Prison
- The Greyfriars
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Medieval Minster
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bronze weights
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Boot
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Railway Station
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Teaching the Poor
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- John Carr - Architect