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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War York
- Treasurer's House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Anglian Cross
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The New Theatre
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- George Leeman
- Lendal Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- A New University
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Stonegate
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Female Prison