Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Middleham Jewel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Union Gas Works
- Yorkshire Museum
- A New University
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- First World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Richard II and York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Greyfriars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Olive Oil Container
- De Grey Rooms