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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Hospitium
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Minster
- New Shopping Centres
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Basilica
- All Saints Church, North Street
- William Etty, Artist
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Guildhall
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'