Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Abbot's House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The 1190 Massacre
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King's Manor - Victorian
- View from Station Rise
- The Retreat
- 62 Low Petergate
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head