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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The County Court House
- Olive Oil Container
- King's Manor - Victorian
- A New Walk
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Male Grooming
- York's Airfield
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Walmgate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Minster Library
- First World War Memorial