Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The 1190 Massacre
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Mary Ward
- Jubbergate
- The Greyfriars
- The Abbot's House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- George Leeman