Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Ouse Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- The Mystery Plays
- The New Theatre
- The First Railway Station
- De Grey Rooms
- Feeding Roman York
- John Carr - Architect
- Mary Ward
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Medieval Prisons
- The George Fox Incident
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York