Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mansion House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- New Shopping Centres
- Fairfax House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Walmgate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Medieval Minster
- The Black Death
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The New Theatre
- George Leeman