Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Walmgate Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- George Leeman
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Stonegate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New Walk
- York Union Gas Works
- The Railway Institute
- The Multangular Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Helmet
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Basilica