Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Scarborough Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Barker Tower
- Viking Boot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Our Lady's Row
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway