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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The First Minster
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Minster
- The Bar Convent
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The York Observatory
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York and the Holocaust
- Mary Ward
- Water Lanes