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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Railway Station
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward I and York
- The Council of Arles
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Church of St Olave
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Horn of Ulf