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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree Park
- George Leeman
- The Mystery Plays
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Treasurer's House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham School
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Boot
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall