Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Micklegate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Castle Museum
- Alcuin of York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Transport Moves On
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- George Leeman
- The County Court House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's Airfield
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Silk Cap