Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Art Gallery
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Garrison
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Richard II and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Micklegate Bar
- The Mystery Plays
- Lendal Tower
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- A Pipkin