Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York St John in the 20th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The York Helmet
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Olave
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Olive Oil Container
- Gold Arm Ring
- View from Station Rise
- Stonegate
- York in the fifteenth Century
- A New Walk
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Second World War York