Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The County Court House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Gold Finger Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Multangular Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Head Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Medieval Synagogue