Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- De Grey Rooms
- The Mansion House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Monk Bar
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Cross
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Sword Pommel