Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Bridge
- First World War Memorial
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Helen
- The Retreat
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Boot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Head Pot
- The First Minster
- King Richard III and York