Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Helmet
- The Multangular Tower
- St William's Shrine
- Middleham Jewel
- York Bombed
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Union Gas Works
- The County Court House
- Bronze weights
- The Greyfriars
- Fairfax House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Mystery Plays
- Fishergate Bar