Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Coins
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Rowntree Park
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bone Trial Piece
- Treasurer's House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Statue of the God Mars
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- First World War Memorial
- York's Coat of Arms