Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Alcuin of York
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Abbey
- Fire in the Minster
- Walmgate Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- Rowntree Park
- King Edward I and York
- Jubbergate
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Judges Lodging