Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Coat of Arms
- Gold Finger Ring
- Teaching the Poor
- Olive Oil Container
- The Railway Institute
- The York Helmet
- Statue of the God Mars
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Ripon College for Women
- The Debtors' Prison