Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward I and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Minster Library
- Barker Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Richard II and York
- Mary Ward
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The End of the Abbey
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Ouse Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- The White Rose of York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill