Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Female Prison
- Judges Lodging
- Norman Window Frame
- The New Theatre
- The First Railway Station
- Clifford's Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Medieval Prisons
- Walmgate Bar