Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The New Theatre
- The Basilica
- York Garrison
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard III and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- The End of the Abbey
- The White Rose of York
- York Union Gas Works
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Helen