Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Transport Moves On
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Railway Station
- The York Observatory
- Rowntree Park
- Anglian Cross
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Lendal Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Crux's Church
- The Red Tower