Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Art Gallery
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Olive Oil Container
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Garrison
- York's Coat of Arms
- Middleham Jewel
- Minster Library
- Anglian Cross
- The Newgate Cross Shaft