Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Mansion House
- A New Vision For York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Anglian Carving
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Judges Lodging
- Scarborough Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Teaching the Poor
- Cinema Comes to York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart