Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Silver Strap Ends
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A Pipkin
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Treasurer's House
- York Central Library
- The Medieval Minster
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Guildhall
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The White Rose of York