Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fishergate Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Gold Finger Ring
- Victoria Bar
- The York Hoard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Male Grooming
- View from Station Rise
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Debtors' Prison
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Sword Pommel