Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- De Grey Rooms
- Walmgate Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- Barley Hall
- Viking Boot
- King Richard II and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Aldwark Synagogue
- View from Station Rise
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Crux's Church
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Bootham Bar