Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- The Medieval Minster
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Margaret Clitherow
- Dick Turpin
- Rowntree Park
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Water Lanes
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot