Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Cross
- The Bar Convent
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Mystery Plays
- The Guildhall
- The County Court House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Mary Ward
- Barker Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- Ouse Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Prisons
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Coins
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway