Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- De Grey Rooms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The 1190 Massacre
- King Edward I and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Alcuin of York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Male Grooming
- Middleham Jewel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The George Fox Incident
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street