Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The George Fox Incident
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Horn of Ulf
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fairfax House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Yorkshire Museum
- Dick Turpin
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Statue of Napoleon
- Walmgate Bar
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- Rowntree Park