Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Silk Cap
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Minster
- The George Fox Incident
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Our Lady's Row
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Battle of the Standard
- Fire in the Minster
- Holy Trinity Church
- Rowntree Park
- Fishergate Bar