Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The New Theatre
- Viking Coins
- Crest of York St John College
- King Richard III and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Military Belt Fitting
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Castle
- York Union Gas Works
- Inscription to Hecules
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward III and York
- The Hospitium
- Bootham Bar