Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Norman Minster
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The End of the Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Olave
- Mary Ward
- York Bombed
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Bar Convent
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Cawood Sword
- The Norman Castle
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Castle Museum