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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Gold Finger Ring
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Victoria Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway Institute
- Clifford's Tower
- Ouse Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Hospitium
- Second World War York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Greyfriars