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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The First Minster
- The Mystery Plays
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Helen
- Dick Turpin
- The George Fox Incident
- Water Lanes
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Council of Arles
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Black Death
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St William's Shrine
- Olive Oil Container
- Bootham Bar
- York's Airfield
- The Multangular Tower