Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Minster Library
- Mary Ward
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Sixties York
- Walmgate Bar
- Bootham School
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Boot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels