Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Mystery Plays
- Guy Fawkes
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- Rowntree Park
- The Female Prison
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Council of Arles
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Guildhall
- Lendal Tower