Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Sixties York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Minster Library
- The Medieval Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Airfield
- Viking Silk Cap
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman Castle
- Fairfax House