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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- A New Vision For York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Church of St Helen
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Middleham Jewel
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Greyfriars
- Monk Bar
- York Central Library
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels