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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Silk Cap
- Barley Hall
- Our Lady's Row
- Fairfax House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- John Carr - Architect
- Teaching the Poor
- York and the Holocaust
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)