Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Ouse Bridge
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Mansion House
- Stonegate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Margaret Clitherow
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Victoria Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Roman Head Pot
- Silver Strap Ends