Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The York Observatory
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The End of the Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Boot
- Bootham Bar
- A New Walk
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Middleham Jewel
- The First Railway Station
- The White Rose of York
- Fire in the Minster
- The Shambles
- The Minster in Viking Times
- All Saints Church, North Street