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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The George Fox Incident
- The County Court House
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Judges Lodging
- Micklegate Bar
- King Richard III and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Barker Tower
- Transport Moves On
- St William's Shrine
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Crest of York St John College
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Archbishop Scrope Executed