Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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.
- Transport Moves On
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Shambles
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- New Shopping Centres
- York Art Gallery
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window