Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Central Library
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Fairfax House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Union Gas Works
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bootham Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Shambles
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity