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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Royal Station Hotel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Council of Arles
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Jubbergate
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Guildhall
- A Pipkin
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Hospitium
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Olave
- Yorkshire Museum