Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Cawood Sword
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Lendal Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Council of Arles
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Mary Ward
- Ouse Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Medieval Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Castle Museum