Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The York Hoard
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Shambles
- A New University
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fishergate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- Dick Turpin
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Jubbergate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Retreat
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Greyfriars