Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Railway Station
- Fairfax House
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Mansion House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Roman Fortress
- Walmgate Bar
- York Bombed
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Middleham Jewel