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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Norman Castle
- The Roman Fortress
- The End of the Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- View from Station Rise
- The Hospitium
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- The Mystery Plays
- New Shopping Centres
- Statue of Napoleon
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Victorian Prison Building