Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Medieval Minster
- St Crux's Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Lendal Bridge
- The Mansion House
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Fire in the Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Bar Convent
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman Castle
- The Cawood Sword
- Ouse Bridge