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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Edward I and York
- The Cawood Sword
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Garrison
- Jubbergate
- The County Court House
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Helen
- New Earswick
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Crest of York St John College