Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The New Theatre
- Viking Boot
- Fire in the Minster
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Multangular Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The First Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Second World War York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses