Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Micklegate Bar
- York's Airfield
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Clifford's Tower
- New Earswick
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward II and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft