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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- The Bar Convent
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Teaching the Poor
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- George Leeman
- Church of St Olave
- The Debtors' Prison
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Richard III and York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Fairfax House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Victoria Bar