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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Micklegate Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Coat of Arms
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Union Gas Works
- Judges Lodging
- The Greyfriars
- John Carr - Architect
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Skeldergate Bridge