Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Abbot's House
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Tower
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Transport Moves On
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- The Shambles
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Male Grooming