Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Jubbergate
- Rowntree Park
- King Edward III and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Union Gas Works
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of St Helen