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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A Pipkin
- The Battle of the Standard
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Teaching the Poor
- Guy Fawkes
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Greyfriars
- York Garrison
- Judges Lodging
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- A New Vision For York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church