Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Retreat
- Rowntree Park
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Barley Hall
- Stonegate
- The Multangular Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Female Prison
- 62 Low Petergate
- Second World War York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers