Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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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 the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Lendal Tower
- Rowntree Park
- The Roman Fortress
- Our Lady's Row
- Walmgate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- New Shopping Centres
- York's Airfield
- Industrial Upheaval
- Clifford's Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Vikings and Christianity
- First World War Memorial
- The Retreat