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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription to Hecules
- The First Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Fire in the Minster
- The Norman Castle
- The Abbot's House
- York Bombed
- Water Lanes
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times