Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Our Lady's Row
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward II and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- New Earswick
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Medieval Minster
- St William's Shrine
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham Bar