Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Micklegate Bar
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Gold Arm Ring
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward II and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The New Theatre
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Norman Window Frame
- Monk Bar