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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Middleham Jewel
- Scarborough Bridge
- Sixties York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Feeding Roman York
- Alcuin of York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The New Theatre
- The Mystery Plays
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Helen
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Hanging Bowl