Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Our Lady's Row
- Middleham Jewel
- The 1190 Massacre
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Scarborough Bridge
- Crest of York St John College
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Coins
- The Abbot's House
- York's Airfield
- New Earswick
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Railway Station