Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Dick Turpin
- The First Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Medieval Castle
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Barley Hall
- The Basilica
- The York Observatory
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Union Gas Works
- York Railway Station