Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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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...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fairfax House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Central Library
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Victoria Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Garrison
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Military Belt Fitting
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers