Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Horn of Ulf
- First World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Union Gas Works
- Norman Window Frame
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Basilica
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Clifford's Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop