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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Richard II and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Statue of an Athlete
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Monk Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The County Court House
- The York Hoard
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Garrison
- Jubbergate
- York St John in the 20th Century