Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The First Railway Station
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Medieval Prisons
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Horn of Ulf
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Guildhall
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Transport Moves On