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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Retreat
- The Greyfriars
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription to Hecules
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Airfield
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window