Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Norman Abbey
- The Female Prison
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Monk Bar
- Viking Coins
- Second World War York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- George Leeman
- View from Station Rise