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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward III and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Helen
- The Multangular Tower
- Stonegate
- The County Court House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rowntree Park
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Teaching the Poor
- York Castle Museum
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in the 20th Century