Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Shambles
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fire in the Minster
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Hospitium
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Mansion House
- Yorkshire Museum
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- John Carr - Architect
- Water Lanes
- Statue of Napoleon