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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward II and York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Norman Castle
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Basilica
- Middleham Jewel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Council of Arles
- The Hospitium
- The End of the Abbey
- Stonegate
- Church of St Olave