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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Coins
- Statue of an Athlete
- First World War York
- The York Hoard
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St William's Shrine
- Crest of York St John College
- Cinema Comes to York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'