Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Bronze weights
- Norman Window Frame
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Fairfax House
- The Norman House
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Micklegate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Inscription to Hecules