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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Guildhall
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- A New Walk
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Norman Abbey
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Monk Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Red Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Middleham Jewel