Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- York's Airfield
- Inscription to Hecules
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The County Court House
- Barley Hall