Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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 Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A Pipkin
- New Earswick
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Richard II and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Assembly Rooms
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Edward I and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Church of St Olave