Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman Minster
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Prisons
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of St Olave
- The Retreat
- Roman Head Pot
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Debtors' Prison
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York