Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Edward II and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Red Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Minster
- The County Court House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Bombed
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Garrison