Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Middleham Jewel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Margaret Clitherow
- Barker Tower
- George Leeman
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Railway King: George Hudson