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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree Park
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Abbot's House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Mary Ward
- 62 Low Petergate
- A New Walk
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Fire in the Minster
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 18th Century