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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The York Hoard
- William Etty, Artist
- Mary Ward
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Abbot's House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Norman Castle
- Constantius Chlorus
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Leonard's Hospital