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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Medieval Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Guy Fawkes
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Helen
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Multangular Tower
- The Guildhall
- The Debtors' Prison
- The York Observatory
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters