Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The End of the Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- Inscription to Hecules
- Middleham Jewel
- First World War York
- St Crux's Church
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Norman Window Frame
- Jubbergate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York's Coat of Arms