Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Greyfriars
- The Black Death
- The Medieval Castle
- St Crux's Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fairfax House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Gold Finger Ring
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Edward II and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Ripon College for Women
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 19th Century