Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- York's Coat of Arms
- View from Station Rise
- The Norman Minster
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The George Fox Incident
- Fairfax House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Horn of Ulf
- St William's Shrine
- The Hospitium
- Ouse Bridge
- York Central Library
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Viking Coins