Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Jubbergate
- King Edward II and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- St William's Shrine
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Walmgate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- Barker Tower
- The Council of Arles
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Monk Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Richard III and York