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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- De Grey Rooms
- The End of the Abbey
- The Black Death
- The Roman Fortress
- Anglian Carving
- The Female Prison
- Barker Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Ouse Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Mansion House