Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Retreat
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and the Holocaust
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Minster in Viking Times
- De Grey Rooms
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Olave
- Judges Lodging
- The Assembly Rooms
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Female Prison
- Fairfax House
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Chimney Pot