Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- York Art Gallery
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Hospitium
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Boot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Coins
- York and the Holocaust
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Judges Lodging
- Anglian Cross
- The Bar Convent
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Central Library