Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Anglian Cross
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Mansion House
- Viking Coins
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The End of the Abbey
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Abbot's House
- Fire in the Minster
- The Medieval Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- York Garrison
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Railway King: George Hudson