Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- St William's Shrine
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Holy Trinity Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- A New University
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Alcuin of York
- Sixties York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Art Gallery
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Basilica
- John Carr - Architect
- William Etty, Artist
- Minster Library