Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Retreat
- The Abbot's House
- Micklegate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bronze weights
- The New Theatre
- Transport Moves On
- 62 Low Petergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Carving
- The Mansion House
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists