Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- The Cawood Sword
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Micklegate Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Ripon College for Women
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Stonegate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman Castle
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Bombed
- Norman Window Frame