Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Sixties York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Stonegate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Vikings and Christianity
- The County Court House
- Victoria Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- Second World War York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Council of Arles
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Bridge