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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Medieval Prisons
- Olive Oil Container
- Alcuin of York
- The Cawood Sword
- A Pipkin
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Retreat
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The George Fox Incident
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- New Shopping Centres
- The First Railway Station
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Crest of York St John College
- York Castle Museum
- Dick Turpin