Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward III and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The York Helmet
- First World War Memorial
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- First World War York
- Fire in the Minster
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- View from Station Rise
- Gold Finger Ring
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Stonegate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Skeldergate Bridge