Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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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.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- First World War York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Shambles
- Fishergate Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- Vikings and Christianity
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Abbot's House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Helen
- A Pipkin
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Archbishop Scrope Executed