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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bone Trial Piece
- Norman Window Frame
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Hoard
- Ripon College for Women
- The Abbot's House
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Roman Fortress
- The Shambles
- Crest of York St John College
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall