Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of the God Mars
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Minster
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Basilica
- A New University
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Cawood Sword
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- First World War York
- Minster Library
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Minster