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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Railway Station
- The York Hoard
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of St Helen
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Victoria Bar
- The York Helmet
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Ripon College for Women
- Treasurer's House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fire in the Minster
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Industrial Upheaval