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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- Lendal Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Bombed
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Scarborough Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- Fire in the Minster
- The Railway Institute
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith