Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barker Tower
- First World War Memorial
- The Greyfriars
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Art Gallery
- Mary Ward
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Teaching the Poor
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Castle Museum
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Lendal Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Head Pot