Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Gold Finger Ring
- Sixties York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St William's Shrine
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Mystery Plays
- 62 Low Petergate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Richard III and York
- York Garrison
- Transport Moves On
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Hospitium