Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- The Medieval Castle
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Silk Cap
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Olive Oil Container
- The George Fox Incident
- Jubbergate
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Helen
- The York Hoard
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy