Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- William Etty, Artist
- Teaching the Poor
- Olive Oil Container
- Monk Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The 1190 Massacre
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Richard II and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Victoria Bar
- The Mystery Plays
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Council of Arles