Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The First Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- York's Airfield
- Scarborough Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Bar Convent
- The Mansion House
- The York Hoard
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The First Railway Station
- Rowntree Park
- Judges Lodging
- The Abbot's House
- De Grey Rooms