Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Abbot's House
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Olave
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- John Carr - Architect
- The York Helmet
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Richard III and York
- Lendal Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Feeding Roman York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'