Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Lendal Tower
- Dick Turpin
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Assembly Rooms
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Norman House
- York Bombed
- Church of St Olave
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Finger Ring