Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Cinema Comes to York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Black Death
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Coins
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Crest of York St John College
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- First World War York
- The Mansion House
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Male Grooming
- Fairfax House
- Amber Bead Workshop