Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Transport Moves On
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Rowntree Park
- York and the Holocaust
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Middleham Jewel
- The Guildhall
- Gold Arm Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of the Standard
- Silver Strap Ends