Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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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 Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Norman Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Coat of Arms
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A New University
- Victoria Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The York Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Micklegate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- The Red Tower