Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Military Belt Fitting
- Yorkshire Museum
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fishergate Bar
- Statue of the God Mars
- Guy Fawkes
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Lendal Tower