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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Helmet
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The White Rose of York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Guildhall
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Crest of York St John College
- Judges Lodging
- The Shambles
- Norman Window Frame
- The Hospitium
- King Edward II and York
- New Earswick
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Constantius Chlorus
- York in the fifteenth Century