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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- George Leeman
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Lendal Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Feeding Roman York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Judges Lodging
- The Retreat
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Barker Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries