Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Alcuin of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The 1190 Massacre
- Middleham Jewel
- The Hospitium
- A New Vision For York
- York and the Holocaust
- Military Belt Fitting
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Royal Station Hotel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Our Lady's Row
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Sword Pommel