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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Olive Oil Container
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- Church of St Helen
- The Greyfriars
- Ripon College for Women
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Shambles
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Shopping Centres
- Water Lanes
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in the 18th Century