Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The Council of Arles
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Basilica
- The Mystery Plays
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Gold Arm Ring
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bootham Bar
- The Abbot's House
- The Roman Fortress
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Sixties York