Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Guy Fawkes
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Our Lady's Row
- Norman Window Frame
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The End of the Abbey
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fairfax House
- The Shambles