Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Judges Lodging
- King Edward III and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Mystery Plays
- A New University
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre