Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Barker Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Sword Pommel
- De Grey Rooms
- York Castle Museum
- Gold Finger Ring
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Vision For York
- The County Court House
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Helmet
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'