Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Art Gallery
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Mystery Plays
- Jubbergate
- The New Theatre
- First World War Memorial
- The First Railway Station
- The County Court House
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Bar Convent
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall