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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- First World War York
- Walmgate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre
- View from Station Rise
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Art Gallery
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- The Mystery Plays
- The End of the Abbey
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The George Fox Incident
- Cinema Comes to York