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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Ouse Bridge
- Scarborough Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Edward II and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Norman Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Middleham Jewel
- Transport Moves On
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The New Theatre
- Victoria Bar
- The Red Tower