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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Garrison
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- First World War Memorial
- The Medieval Castle
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bronze weights
- York Art Gallery
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward II and York