Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- The Retreat
- Viking Boot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Assembly Rooms
- John Carr - Architect
- Dick Turpin
- The Medieval Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Micklegate Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle