Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Medieval Prisons
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Inscription to Hecules
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Garrison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- A Pipkin
- Minster Library
- Clifford's Tower