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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- First World War York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Stonegate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Guy Fawkes
- Monk Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- New Shopping Centres
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Our Lady's Row