Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Red Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Walmgate Bar
- A New Walk
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bootham School
- Yorkshire Museum
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Railway Station
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Transport Moves On
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Medieval Castle
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Military Belt Fitting