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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Aldwark Synagogue
- New Shopping Centres
- Scarborough Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Guildhall
- King Richard II and York
- Lendal Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Bootham School
- York Union Gas Works
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall