Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Mansion House
- Water Lanes
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman House
- The Norman Abbey
- The Black Death
- York Bombed
- York Castle Museum
- De Grey Rooms
- Cinema Comes to York
- John Carr - Architect
- York Union Gas Works