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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Guildhall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Transport Moves On
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard III and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman Abbey
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Cinema Comes to York