Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Sixties York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Our Lady's Row
- York's Coat of Arms
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Shambles
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Barley Hall
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Head Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cinema Comes to York
- Judges Lodging