Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Mansion House
- A Pipkin
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Helen
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- New Earswick
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The York Observatory
- Royal Station Hotel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- Inscription to Hecules
- Ouse Bridge