Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Garrison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Olave
- Ripon College for Women
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Fire in the Minster
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Walmgate Bar
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace