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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Greyfriars
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- The Medieval Castle
- Is York Cursed?
- The Council of Arles
- Inscription to Hecules
- William Etty, Artist
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Crest of York St John College