Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Garrison
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Council of Arles
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of the Standard
- A New Vision For York
- The Medieval Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Mansion House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol