Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Alcuin of York
- Our Lady's Row
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Jubbergate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Mansion House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Airfield
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- De Grey Rooms
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Roman Fortress