Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Arm Ring
- Constantius Chlorus
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Barley Hall
- Fishergate Bar
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Monk Bar
- The Hospitium
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- John Carr - Architect
- Inscription from Fortress Gate