Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Dick Turpin
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The First Railway Station
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Council of Arles
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barker Tower
- York Central Library