Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Lendal Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Bombed
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Railway Station
- The Multangular Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Coat of Arms
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Hospitium
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New Vision For York
- The Mystery Plays