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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Abbey
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Abbot's House
- Bootham Bar
- Alcuin of York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Council of Arles
- York Union Gas Works
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Central Library
- The Norman House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's Coat of Arms