Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- New Earswick
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Railway Institute
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Barker Tower
- Victoria Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The York Observatory
- Scarborough Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- The Shambles
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Castle Museum