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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- King's Manor - Victorian
- First World War Memorial
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- New Earswick
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Greyfriars
- The End of the Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- The First Minster
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Amber Bead Workshop