Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Abbot's House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Guildhall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Shambles
- Is York Cursed?
- Gold Finger Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Retreat
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Richard II and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed