Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Margaret Clitherow
- Water Lanes
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Mansion House
- York Garrison
- First World War York
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham School
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Barley Hall
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Medieval Castle
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- 62 Low Petergate