Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Airfield
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Richard III and York
- Middleham Jewel
- Mary Ward
- Gold Finger Ring
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of St Wilfrid
- George Leeman
- Medieval Prisons
- The Basilica
- Jewbury Cemetery