Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Male Grooming
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard II and York
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Olave
- York Union Gas Works
- Bootham School