Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Dick Turpin
- The Cawood Sword
- King Richard II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Olive Oil Container
- The Retreat
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Coins
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Horn of Ulf
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Central Library
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Fishergate Bar
- York's Medieval Synagogue