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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Monk Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Mansion House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fishergate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Norman Window Frame
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Cawood Sword
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of the God Mars
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Holy Trinity Church