Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Assembly Rooms
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Airfield
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription to Hecules
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Bar Convent
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- A New University
- A New Walk
- The Black Death
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St William's Shrine