Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- View from Station Rise
- The Medieval Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The First Minster
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King Richard II and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward I and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Boot
- Cinema Comes to York
- Clifford's Tower