Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Teaching the Poor
- St William's Shrine
- The New Theatre
- Lendal Tower
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Statue of an Athlete
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Transport Moves On
- Vikings and Christianity
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- First World War York