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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Edward I and York
- The Basilica
- John Carr - Architect
- The Assembly Rooms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Walmgate Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Transport Moves On
- Elizabeth Boardingham