Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- 62 Low Petergate
- Judges Lodging
- Bronze weights
- York Garrison
- A Pipkin
- De Grey Rooms
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bone Trial Piece