Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- The First Railway Station
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Art Gallery
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Gold Finger Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- Crest of York St John College
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Garrison
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Bar Convent
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Constantius Chlorus
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Burial Vessel