Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Treasurer's House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Royal Station Hotel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The York Helmet
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Mansion House
- York Central Library
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Judges Lodging
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Roman Head Pot
- 62 Low Petergate
- Rowntree Park
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Columba's United Reformed Church