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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Treasurer's House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St William's Shrine
- Fairfax House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Silk Cap
- Barley Hall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Crest of York St John College
- Ouse Bridge
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Micklegate Bar
- York's Airfield