Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Transport Moves On
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fairfax House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Barley Hall
- A Pipkin
- Royal Station Hotel
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window