Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Black Death
- Teaching the Poor
- The York Hoard
- The Mansion House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft