Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard III and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Middleham Jewel
- York Art Gallery
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Dick Turpin
- The York Hoard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Walmgate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Edward I and York
- Statue of Napoleon