Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Jubbergate
- First World War Memorial
- Judges Lodging
- Fire in the Minster
- The Norman Abbey
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Minster Library
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Abbot's House
- View from Station Rise
- Ouse Bridge
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers