Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward II and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Coins
- Bootham School
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Guy Fawkes
- Fire in the Minster
- Barker Tower