Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree Park
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Olive Oil Container
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Cawood Sword
- Cinema Comes to York
- Royal Station Hotel
- De Grey Rooms
- St William's Shrine
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Margaret Clitherow
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy