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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- The York Hoard
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Richard III and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Rowntree Park
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- De Grey Rooms
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Red Tower
- Jubbergate
- York Central Library
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barley Hall
- The Bar Convent