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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fire in the Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Edward I and York
- First World War Memorial
- Military Belt Fitting
- Royal Station Hotel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Lendal Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Art Gallery
- Constantius Chlorus