Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The First Minster
- Fairfax House
- Guy Fawkes
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York in the fifteenth Century
- George Leeman
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Clifford's Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The White Rose of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Ripon College for Women
- The York Helmet
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Gold Finger Ring