Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The York Observatory
- Statue of the God Mars
- Micklegate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Anglian Carving
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Mystery Plays
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Vikings and Christianity
- The York Hoard
- Stonegate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway