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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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Finger Ring
- A Pipkin
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Bar Convent
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Cawood Sword
- Micklegate Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop