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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Medieval Prisons
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The York Hoard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Art Gallery
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The First Railway Station
- The Mansion House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Alcuin of York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Coins
- The 1190 Massacre
- Skeldergate Bridge