Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A Pipkin
- Jewbury Cemetery
- 62 Low Petergate
- First World War Memorial
- King Edward I and York
- Teaching the Poor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Micklegate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Alcuin of York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Medieval Synagogue