Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Mansion House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Abbot's House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Sixties York
- A Pipkin
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Clifford's Tower
- Fairfax House
- Treasurer's House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman Castle