Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Viking Coins
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New Walk
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Crest of York St John College
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Bar Convent
- York Castle Museum
- King Edward II and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The George Fox Incident
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mary Ward