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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- King Edward I and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Rowntree Park
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Transport Moves On
- York Bombed
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman Minster
- Jubbergate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Middleham Jewel