Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Mary Ward
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Jubbergate
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Female Prison
- The Horn of Ulf
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bootham School
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Railway Station
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Viking Coins