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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Bombed
- Anglian Carving
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Gold Arm Ring
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Victoria Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- King Edward I and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Female Prison
- Viking Sword Pommel