Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Water Lanes
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Coat of Arms
- Dick Turpin
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Sixties York
- The Abbot's House
- New Earswick
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Transport Moves On
- Treasurer's House
- The Medieval Minster
- Vikings and Christianity