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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Retreat
- Bootham Bar
- Second World War York
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Airfield
- Ouse Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- The Shambles
- Barker Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The George Fox Incident
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Norman Abbey