Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Guildhall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Royal Station Hotel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Castle Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Bar Convent
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A Pipkin
- William Etty, Artist