Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Castle Museum
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Boot
- Lendal Tower
- Barley Hall
- Dick Turpin
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Stonegate
- Ripon College for Women
- The End of the Abbey
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman House
- Monk Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Medieval Abbey