Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Minster Library
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York's Airfield
- Medieval Prisons
- Gold Finger Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- Victoria Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Walmgate Bar