Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Union Gas Works
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Norman Castle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Roman Head Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Royal Station Hotel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- New Earswick
- The Greyfriars
- Middleham Jewel