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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Monk Bar
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Our Lady's Row
- Fishergate Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Sixties York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Medieval Castle
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The First Railway Station
- The County Court House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Richard II and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death