Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Mystery Plays
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard II and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Carving
- Jubbergate
- Gold Finger Ring
- A New Vision For York