Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- The Hospitium
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Edward II and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Basilica
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The New Theatre
- King Edward III and York
- York's Airfield
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Female Prison
- The Medieval Castle
- Tombstone of Julia Velva