Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Statue of Napoleon
- Ouse Bridge
- The County Court House
- The Black Death
- York Garrison
- Viking Boot
- The Norman House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Minster
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York's Airfield
- Middleham Jewel
- York Central Library