Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Middleham Jewel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Richard II and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Bronze weights
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Medieval Prisons
- York Art Gallery
- The Bar Convent
- The Council of Arles
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Barley Hall
- The Retreat
- The Norman Castle
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Lendal Bridge