Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Minster Library
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- A New Vision For York
- King Edward I and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bronze weights
- Vale of York Viking Hoard