Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War York
- Alcuin of York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Transport Moves On
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Norman Castle
- The Norman Abbey
- The Retreat
- Bronze weights
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Our Lady's Row
- Olive Oil Container
- York Central Library