Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Crest of York St John College
- Barley Hall
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Guy Fawkes
- Ouse Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- Yorkshire Museum
- Fairfax House