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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Richard II and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Mary Ward
- Victoria Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bronze weights
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fishergate Bar
- The Railway Institute
- The Basilica
- York Castle Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward II and York