Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Norman Castle
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Transport Moves On
- Ouse Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Richard III and York
- The New Theatre
- Olive Oil Container
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Statue of an Athlete
- Dick Turpin
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Assembly Rooms