Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The First Railway Station
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Olave
- Silver Strap Ends
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rowntree Park
- Minster Library
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Transport Moves On
- The Horn of Ulf
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway