Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Female Prison
- Bone Trial Piece
- A Pipkin
- Lendal Tower
- Treasurer's House
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Walmgate Bar