Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York's Airfield
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Observatory
- The Hospitium
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Shambles
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Head Pot
- Judges Lodging
- York Railway Station
- Micklegate Bar
- Treasurer's House