Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- The Medieval Abbey
- Victoria Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The New Theatre
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- De Grey Rooms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The First Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Fire in the Minster
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King Edward I and York
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Medieval Synagogue