Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- The Hospitium
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Airfield
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of Napoleon
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The End of the Abbey
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Lendal Tower
- Ouse Bridge
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- William Etty, Artist