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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bootham Bar
- The Council of Arles
- The End of the Abbey
- King Richard II and York
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Edward II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Treasurer's House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Jubbergate
- The White Rose of York