Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Church of St Olave
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Basilica
- Jubbergate
- Feeding Roman York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Ouse Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Boot