Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Barker Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Retreat
- Jubbergate
- The George Fox Incident
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Monk Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Edward I and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Finger Ring
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York