Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Fishergate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Helen
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The George Fox Incident
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- Constantius Chlorus
- The County Court House
- Ouse Bridge
- George Leeman
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Viking Boot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop