Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Council of Arles
- Minster Library
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bronze weights
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Norman Window Frame
- The Cawood Sword
- Fairfax House