Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Stonegate
- The Guildhall
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The 1190 Massacre
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Treasurer's House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Male Grooming
- Mary Ward
- Vikings and Christianity
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Olive Oil Container
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Teaching the Poor