Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Retreat
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- George Leeman
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Edward II and York
- Second World War York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Jubbergate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Ripon College for Women
- The Assembly Rooms