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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fire in the Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Anglian Cross
- A New Walk
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Jubbergate
- Norman Window Frame
- View from Station Rise
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Guildhall