Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Medieval Prisons
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Olave
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bootham School
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Hoard
- The Shambles
- Fairfax House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Margaret Clitherow
- Archbishop Scrope Executed