Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Stonegate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Holy Trinity Church
- De Grey Rooms
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Richard II and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Medieval Castle
- The White Rose of York
- Sixties York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers