Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Castle Museum
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Clifford's Tower
- The Retreat
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- A New University
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Minster Library
- Is York Cursed?
- York Central Library
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Norman Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon