Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Boot
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Medieval Prisons
- New Earswick
- The Debtors' Prison
- De Grey Rooms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Ripon College for Women
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- Olive Oil Container
- The Pilgrimage of Grace