Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Silver Strap Ends
- Norman Window Frame
- Transport Moves On
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Boot
- Water Lanes
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St Crux's Church
- York St John in the 20th Century