Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Transport Moves On
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Assembly Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- Margaret Clitherow
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Mystery Plays
- The Shambles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Skeldergate Bridge
- New Earswick
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre