Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- John Carr - Architect
- De Grey Rooms
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bronze weights
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Castle
- Walmgate Bar
- The Mystery Plays
- Stonegate
- Bootham School
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Bar Convent