Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Art Gallery
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Mansion House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The New Theatre
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- Norman Window Frame
- Middleham Jewel
- Gold Finger Ring
- The First Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Minster Library
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Clifford's Tower