Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Roman Fortress
- The New Theatre
- The Norman Castle
- Water Lanes
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Castle Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Bar Convent
- Bootham School
- The Council of Arles
- Ouse Bridge
- The Mansion House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mithras and Arimanius