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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- New Earswick
- A New University
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Water Lanes
- Fire in the Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Minster Library
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Fishergate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- Mary Ward
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of All Saints Pavement