Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- King Richard III and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- New Earswick
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Guy Fawkes
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New Walk
- The Shambles
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Feeding Roman York
- Is York Cursed?
- Rowntree Park
- Silver Strap Ends
- Micklegate Bar
- Mary Ward
- The Minster in Viking Times