Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- New Earswick
- King Edward I and York
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Bombed
- The Multangular Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- First World War Memorial
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'