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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Rowntree Park
- Judges Lodging
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Feeding Roman York
- First World War Memorial
- Fishergate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Art Gallery
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Bombed
- Bone Trial Piece
- De Grey Rooms