Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Helen
- King Edward III and York
- The Medieval Abbey
- The End of the Abbey
- The First Minster
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Constantius Chlorus
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Jubbergate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Dick Turpin
- The Mystery Plays
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall