Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Our Lady's Row
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Garrison
- King Edward III and York
- Transport Moves On
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Silk Cap
- Alcuin of York
- The Cawood Sword
- Inscription to Hecules
- Vikings and Christianity