Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Olive Oil Container
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bronze weights
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Garrison
- Transport Moves On
- The Council of Arles
- Treasurer's House
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Rowntree Park