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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The George Fox Incident
- Fairfax House
- York Railway Station
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The White Rose of York
- Guy Fawkes
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Basilica
- The Bar Convent
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Monk Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Is York Cursed?