Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Minster Library
- Royal Station Hotel
- The County Court House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- King Richard II and York
- Norman Window Frame
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A New Walk
- The Abbot's House
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Minster
- The Battle of the Standard
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Jubbergate
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'