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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- The Council of Arles
- Constantius Chlorus
- The York Observatory
- The End of the Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Military Belt Fitting
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Retreat
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bootham School
- The County Court House
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom