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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Micklegate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Cawood Sword
- William Etty, Artist
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Edward II and York
- York Castle Museum
- The Norman Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Olive Oil Container
- Clifford's Tower
- Victoria Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of the Standard