Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Medieval Castle
- The Railway Institute
- King Edward I and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Our Lady's Row
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Head Pot
- St William's Shrine
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Transport Moves On
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The White Rose of York
- The Roman Fortress
- Monk Bar