Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Minster
- Royal Station Hotel
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Helen
- Feeding Roman York
- Judges Lodging
- Fire in the Minster
- Constantius Chlorus
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Barley Hall
- Our Lady's Row
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Gold Finger Ring
- Medieval Prisons
- Stonegate
- The Minster in the 19th Century