Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Is York Cursed?
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- William Etty, Artist
- Scarborough Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Water Lanes
- A Pipkin
- Transport Moves On