Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Norman Minster
- Barker Tower
- Mary Ward
- A New Vision For York
- King Richard II and York
- King Edward II and York
- Lendal Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Church of St Helen
- Holy Trinity Church
- Medieval Prisons
- Monk Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York