Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Horn of Ulf
- Vikings and Christianity
- William Etty, Artist
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A New Walk
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bootham School
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Railway Station
- Inscription to Hecules