Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Helmet
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barley Hall
- Church of St Olave
- Micklegate Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward III and York
- The White Rose of York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Sixties York