Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Shambles
- King Edward II and York
- The Greyfriars
- A Pipkin
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Abbot's House
- The York Helmet
- King Edward III and York
- A New Walk
- Norman Window Frame
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Teaching the Poor
- The York Observatory