Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The First Railway Station
- The Black Death
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Minster
- Minster Library
- Mary Ward
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Bombed
- Bootham Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York St John in the 20th Century