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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The York Hoard
- Jubbergate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Scarborough Bridge
- A New Walk
- Medieval Prisons
- Barker Tower
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Female Prison
- Viking Silk Cap
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Transport Moves On
- Micklegate Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue