Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Mary Ward
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Gold Arm Ring
- John Carr - Architect
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- New Shopping Centres
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Jubbergate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of St Helen
- Vale of York Viking Hoard