Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Holy Trinity Church
- Rowntree Park
- Feeding Roman York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Black Death
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Norman Castle
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Treasurer's House
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Head Pot
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Barley Hall
- Fishergate Bar
- York Garrison