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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Railway Institute
- Gold Finger Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Stonegate
- Crest of York St John College
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Our Lady's Row
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- A New Vision For York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Battle of the Standard
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The New Theatre