Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fire in the Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Battle of the Standard
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- 62 Low Petergate
- Feeding Roman York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Sixties York
- The Horn of Ulf
- John Carr - Architect
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Barker Tower
- New Earswick
- Bootham Bar
- Our Lady's Row