Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Feeding Roman York
- Water Lanes
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Battle of the Standard
- Barker Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Bar Convent
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Micklegate Bar
- The White Rose of York
- York Railway Station