Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- View from Station Rise
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New Walk
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Assembly Rooms
- The 1190 Massacre
- Mary Ward
- The Norman House
- Medieval Prisons
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Debtors' Prison
- The George Fox Incident
- Church of St Wilfrid