Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Edward I and York
- Lendal Tower
- St Crux's Church
- The York Hoard
- Guy Fawkes
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Male Grooming
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Garrison
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A New University
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Assembly Rooms
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York and the Holocaust