Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Our Lady's Row
- Bronze weights
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman Castle
- First World War Memorial
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Military Belt Fitting
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Lendal Tower
- A Pipkin
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New University
- Fishergate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel