Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Judges Lodging
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Red Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Medieval Minster
- George Leeman
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters