Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward I and York
- The Shambles
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Medieval Castle
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Military Belt Fitting
- Olive Oil Container
- Lendal Tower
- The Female Prison
- York Bombed
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jubbergate
- Mithras and Arimanius