Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Castle
- The Red Tower
- A New Vision For York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Art Gallery
- The Retreat
- The Black Death
- York Bombed
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Greyfriars
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Olive Oil Container
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Royal Station Hotel