Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.