Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Castle
- A New Walk
- Barker Tower
- De Grey Rooms
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fairfax House
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Medieval Minster
- York's Airfield
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Hospitium
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart