Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- 62 Low Petergate
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Treasurer's House
- The New Theatre
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Debtors' Prison
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Transport Moves On
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Norman Castle
- Silver Strap Ends
- Barker Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall