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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Bootham School
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- St Crux's Church
- The Guildhall
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Abbot's House
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Sword Pommel
- First World War Memorial
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Castle Museum
- Royal Station Hotel
- A New Vision For York
- York Garrison
- A New Walk