Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- George Leeman
- A New University
- Middleham Jewel
- York's Airfield
- The Medieval Castle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman Castle
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window