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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- The First Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Central Library
- The Red Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Jubbergate
- The Mansion House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Walmgate Bar