Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- York Railway Station
- Lendal Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- Sixties York
- Teaching the Poor
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bootham Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward II and York
- The George Fox Incident
- York Garrison
- Scarborough Bridge