Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- St Crux's Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Treasurer's House
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- The New Theatre
- York Union Gas Works
- St William's Shrine
- The Shambles
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Barker Tower
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Judges Lodging
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Minster in the 19th Century