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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and the Holocaust
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War Memorial
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Minster
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Council of Arles
- Bones of a Roman Combatant