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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Anglian Cross
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Mystery Plays
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Mansion House
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Coins
- Barker Tower