Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Treasurer's House
- A Pipkin
- Lendal Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- Minster Library
- The Abbot's House
- Second World War York
- The Debtors' Prison
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Castle Museum
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Silk Cap
- York in the fifteenth Century