Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Margaret Clitherow
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Black Death
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St William's Shrine
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Olive Oil Container
- Rowntree Park
- Inside the Roman Fortress