Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Shambles
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Barker Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A New Vision For York
- Ouse Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Castle