Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Is York Cursed?
- Barley Hall
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Norman Minster
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Abbey
- Our Lady's Row
- Cinema Comes to York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Amber Bead Workshop