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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Clifford's Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Olive Oil Container
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham School
- York Railway Station
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- John Carr - Architect
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of the God Mars