Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Boot
- Minster Library
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Garrison
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Black Death
- Lendal Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Amber Bead Workshop