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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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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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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Minster Library
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Ouse Bridge
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- York Central Library
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Battle of the Standard
- Anglian Cross
- Our Lady's Row
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Medieval Chamber Pot