Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Edward II and York
- York Railway Station
- The York Hoard
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Edward III and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Coat of Arms
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Silver Strap Ends
- Monk Bar
- Barley Hall
- Is York Cursed?
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Castle
- The Medieval Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists