Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Feeding Roman York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Transport Moves On
- The Mystery Plays
- Mary Ward
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The York Hoard
- Ouse Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- Hair of a Roman Girl