Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Ouse Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Yorkshire Museum
- Margaret Clitherow
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Railway Institute
- Statue of an Athlete
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The End of the Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Judges Lodging
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Norman Abbey
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Military Belt Fitting