Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Basilica
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The First Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Transport Moves On
- The Medieval Castle
- Cinema Comes to York
- Olive Oil Container
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Multangular Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The End of the Abbey