Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Basilica
- Ripon College for Women
- Walmgate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Medieval Minster
- Roman Head Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Gold Arm Ring
- Water Lanes
- Judges Lodging
- Statue of Napoleon
- Teaching the Poor
- The Shambles
- St Martin Le Grand Church