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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Silk Cap
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Barker Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- First World War York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Bombed
- John Carr - Architect
- The Abbot's House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers