Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Female Prison
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Norman Abbey
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Multangular Tower
- Lendal Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Shambles