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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- The Shambles
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The End of the Abbey
- First World War York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Stonegate