Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- King Edward II and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Judges Lodging
- The County Court House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Ripon College for Women
- Bone Trial Piece
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Council of Arles
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Statue of Napoleon
- Inscription to Hecules
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Finger Ring