Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Lendal Tower
- The Basilica
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- George Leeman
- The Medieval Minster
- Monk Bar
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- First World War Memorial
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Boot
- York Railway Station