Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Cawood Sword
- York Central Library
- Walmgate Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Transport Moves On
- York Castle Museum
- Inscription to Hecules
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works
- Norman Window Frame
- All Saints Church, North Street
- A New Walk
- Middleham Jewel
- Fairfax House
- The Medieval Castle