Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- King Richard II and York
- New Earswick
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The First Minster
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Second World War York
- York Union Gas Works
- Statue of Napoleon
- Lendal Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Edward I and York