Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- The White Rose of York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York Railway Station
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York's Airfield
- King Richard III and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bone Trial Piece