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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman Castle
- York's Coat of Arms
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Railway Station
- A New Vision For York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The First Minster
- New Earswick
- Judges Lodging
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Treasurer's House
- Middleham Jewel
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bone Trial Piece