Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Jubbergate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Edward II and York
- York's Airfield
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Clifford's Tower
- Barker Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Mansion House
- The County Court House
- Church of St Olave
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Ouse Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- St William's Shrine