Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Alcuin of York
- York Bombed
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The White Rose of York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Roman Fortress
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman Castle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Crest of York St John College
- The Red Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Richard II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers