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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Mary Ward
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Margaret Clitherow
- York and the Holocaust
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Jubbergate
- The Basilica
- Fire in the Minster
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Female Prison
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Railway Station
- Queen Margaret's Arch