Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Clifford's Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Holy Trinity Church
- Olive Oil Container
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Shambles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Jubbergate
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Walmgate Bar