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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Lendal Bridge
- Bronze weights
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Judges Lodging
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Greyfriars
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Bombed
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bootham Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Abbot's House
- York Union Gas Works
- Tombstone of Julia Velva