Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of an Athlete
- Clifford's Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A Pipkin
- Industrial Upheaval
- Teaching the Poor
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Judges Lodging
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Silver Strap Ends
- Olive Oil Container
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Head Pot
- Barley Hall