Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The First Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Basilica
- Walmgate Bar
- The Mansion House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Council of Arles
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Victoria Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor