Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Norman Castle
- York Castle Museum
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward III and York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Medieval Castle
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Guy Fawkes
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Micklegate Bar