Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New University
- Jubbergate
- The 1190 Massacre
- Judges Lodging
- Dick Turpin
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Feeding Roman York
- Lendal Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mansion House
- The Medieval Minster
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Medieval Chamber Pot