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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Cawood Sword
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- William Etty, Artist
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Railway Station
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Railway Station
- The Mystery Plays
- The Railway Institute
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Barker Tower
- Anglian Cross
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Judges Lodging