Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Silk Cap
- Second World War York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of the Standard
- Yorkshire Museum
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Our Lady's Row
- Holy Trinity Church
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Union Gas Works