Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Retreat
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Female Prison
- Viking Male Grooming
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Helmet
- Stonegate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- De Grey Rooms
- Feeding Roman York
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Abbot's House
- Jubbergate