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
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Crest of York St John College
- New Shopping Centres
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Hospitium
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mansion House
- The Norman Castle
- York Bombed
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Male Grooming
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Crux's Church