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 City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Ripon College for Women
- Military Belt Fitting
- Mary Ward
- York Union Gas Works
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward II and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bronze weights
- Alcuin of York
- The County Court House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool