Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Anglian Carving
- The Norman Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- Yorkshire Museum
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Garrison
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman Castle
- The 1190 Massacre