Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Castle Museum
- Bone Trial Piece
- Statue of an Athlete
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Barker Tower
- A New Vision For York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Hoard
- York Art Gallery
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Assembly Rooms
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fishergate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop