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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St William's Shrine
- York Bombed
- Norman Window Frame
- Mary Ward
- Royal Station Hotel
- De Grey Rooms
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bronze weights
- Micklegate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- George Leeman
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Dick Turpin