Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- First World War Memorial
- The County Court House
- A Pipkin
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Medieval Minster
- The Red Tower
- Mary Ward
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- George Leeman
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bone Trial Piece
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Coat of Arms
- Fire in the Minster
- Judges Lodging