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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Council of Arles
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Norman Castle
- The York Hoard
- The Shambles
- Lendal Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Medieval Prisons
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Cinema Comes to York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Silver Strap Ends
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Coins