Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Norman Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- Guy Fawkes
- York Garrison
- The Roman Fortress
- The 1190 Massacre
- Statue of Napoleon
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Bar Convent
- The Basilica
- Olive Oil Container
- Gold Arm Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward II and York
- The White Rose of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom