Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Is York Cursed?
- The Red Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman Abbey
- Transport Moves On
- Lendal Tower
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Norman Window Frame
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill