Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Railway Station
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Norman Window Frame
- Victoria Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fishergate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- William Etty, Artist
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Judges Lodging
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Guildhall