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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Yorkshire Museum
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Roman Fortress
- John Carr - Architect
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Walmgate Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Horn of Ulf
- Minster Library
- Our Lady's Row
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Bar Convent
- The Mansion House
- George Leeman