Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Cross
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Coat of Arms
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Vikings and Christianity
- Military Belt Fitting
- Barker Tower
- Victoria Bar
- The Bar Convent
- Judges Lodging
- A Pipkin
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Archbishop Scrope Executed