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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- The Debtors' Prison
- The New Theatre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Shambles
- First World War York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Yorkshire Museum
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- George Leeman
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Jubbergate