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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Gold Finger Ring
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rowntree Park
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- First World War York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Central Library
- Bootham Bar
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Roman Chimney Pot