Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Basilica
- York Castle Museum
- The York Observatory
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward II and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Our Lady's Row
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- New Shopping Centres
- Fairfax House