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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Central Library
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Olive Oil Container
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Garrison
- The Abbot's House
- Gold Finger Ring
- View from Station Rise
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy