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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Medieval Prisons
- Industrial Upheaval
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Scarborough Bridge
- The End of the Abbey
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Lendal Tower
- York Garrison
- York's Coat of Arms
- Olive Oil Container
- York and the Holocaust
- York Bombed
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity