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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Greyfriars
- Yorkshire Museum
- Gold Finger Ring
- Guy Fawkes
- Military Belt Fitting
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Helen
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Crux's Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- First World War Memorial