Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Retreat
- York Railway Station
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- New Shopping Centres
- The End of the Abbey
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Medieval Minster
- Fishergate Bar
- Bootham School
- The Roman Fortress
- Lendal Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Columba's United Reformed Church