Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Middleham Jewel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Statue of the God Mars
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Airfield
- The Black Death
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Alcuin of York
- The George Fox Incident
- Medieval Prisons
- The Roman Fortress