Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Cawood Sword
- Bootham Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Ouse Bridge
- First World War Memorial
- Norman Window Frame
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- A New Walk
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Mansion House
- Church of All Saints Pavement