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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Cinema Comes to York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Head Pot
- Judges Lodging
- The Female Prison
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- De Grey Rooms
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall