Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Retreat
- Jubbergate
- The Abbot's House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Helen
- Ouse Bridge
- A Pipkin
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Statue of Napoleon
- Scarborough Bridge
- Olive Oil Container