Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Castle Museum
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Transport Moves On
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The York Helmet
- St Crux's Church