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York Castle Museum.

York Castle Museum's collections have all been awarded 'designated' status for their national and international importance. Collections include Costume and Textiles, Military History, and Social History.

The military collection includes fine collections of swords, firearms, and sixteenth and seventeenth century armour. As a note of interest Dick Turpin was in York in 1739, following confinement in what is now the museum.

Address:
York Castle Museum,
Eye of York,
York YO1 9RY
Website: www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk

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