Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The White Rose of York
- The Norman Minster
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Retreat
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Mary Ward
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Basilica
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Gold Finger Ring