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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- Mary Ward
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Lendal Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Castle
- King Edward II and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Treasurer's House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Medieval Minster
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel